Construction of house XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Construction period confirmed by sources.
10 janvier 1928
Ranking of eardrum
Ranking of eardrum 10 janvier 1928 (≈ 1928)
Registration by decree as Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
13th century door tympanum: inscription by decree of 10 January 1928
Key figures
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Sources do not cite any related historical actors.
Origin and history
The house at 5 rue du Coq-Lombard in Soissons is a 13th-century civil building, a period of construction confirmed by historical sources. It is distinguished by its door tympanum, a remarkable architectural element for this period, which led to its classification as a Historical Monument. This type of decoration carved on a private dwelling illustrates the know-how of medieval artisans and the growing importance of the urban bourgeoisie in the cities of northern France in the Middle Ages.
The door tympanum of this house was officially protected by order of 10 January 1928, marking its heritage recognition. This inscription in the title of Historical Monuments highlights the historical and artistic value of this element, characteristic of 13th century civil architecture. The location of the house, in the historical centre of Soissons, a city marked by its medieval past, reinforces its heritage interest, although the accuracy of its current location is considered mediocre (level 5/10).
The available data do not mention information on public access, visit or possible contemporary reuse (rent, guest rooms). The exact address, although indicated in the Merimée base, shows minor variations between the sources (5 rue du Coq-Lombard vs 4 rue du Coq Lombard), reflecting the challenges of precise location for some ancient monuments. The house is part of the historical Picardie heritage, now integrated into the Hauts-de-France region.
